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title: "Hardware - Blogs on IT Support and Cybersecurity for Small Business"
description: "Stay informed with Coleman Technologies' blogs, featuring insights on cybersecurity for small business, managed services, and best IT practices. Read on!"
url: "https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/hardware"
date: "2026-06-08T09:39:52+00:00"
language: "en-GB"
---

# Blogs on IT Support and Cybersecurity for Small Business

Insights on cybersecurity, AI, and IT strategy to help business leaders reduce risk, improve performance, and make better technology decisions.

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##  [    Hardware ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/hardware)

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##  [Replacing Your Business Computers Actually Protects Your Bottom Line](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/replacing-your-business-computers-actually-protects-your-bottom-line)

  Monday, 01 June 2026

  [Darren Coleman](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Technology](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/technology)

 [ ![Replacing Your Business Computers Actually Protects Your Bottom Line](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/June_2026/06-01-26/b2ap3_large_ReplaceComps_414459790_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/replacing-your-business-computers-actually-protects-your-bottom-line "Replacing Your Business Computers Actually Protects Your Bottom Line")

How frustrating is it when your computer just doesn’t want to cooperate, whether it takes its sweet time starting up in the morning or decides to go on break in the middle of a meeting? How frustrating it is to see it happening to your team members, fully aware that they are feeling the same frustration you would? How much does it cost you, all events converging over time?

How much of a relief would it be if all these problems stemmed from one source: it being the time to retire that particular piece of hardware and replace it with something new?

Tags:

  [Hardware](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/hardware)   [Upgrade](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/upgrade)   [Productivity](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/productivity-1)

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##  [The Math Behind the 5-Second Tech Lag](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/the-math-behind-the-5-second-tech-lag)

  Wednesday, 20 May 2026

  [Darren Coleman](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Technology](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/technology)

 [ ![The Math Behind the 5-Second Tech Lag](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/May_2026/05-20-25/b2ap3_large_5SecLag_1998107370_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/the-math-behind-the-5-second-tech-lag "The Math Behind the 5-Second Tech Lag")

How much does a 5-second lag on your technology cost? Most business owners will look at an aging laptop and think, “It still works, so why replace it?” The reality is that older devices can lead to a silent, invisible drain on your budget that doesn’t show up on the hardware invoice: the labor leak.

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  [Productivity](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/productivity-1)   [Technology](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/technology)   [Hardware](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/hardware)

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##  [What You Need to Know About the FCC Router Ban](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-fcc-router-ban)

  Wednesday, 15 April 2026

  [Darren Coleman](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Technology](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/technology)

 [ ![What You Need to Know About the FCC Router Ban](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2026/04-15-26/b2ap3_large_RouterBan_262241736_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-fcc-router-ban "What You Need to Know About the FCC Router Ban")

On March 23, the Federal Communications Commission announced its intention to ban the sale of all foreign-made Wi-Fi routers moving forward, with manufacturers able to apply for a conditional approval exemption on the FCC’s website. While this will obviously have an impact on businesses of all shapes and sizes, it may not be the one you’d expect.

Let’s talk about what this ban means, both in terms of its requirements and in relation to your business. Spoiler: it’s going to get complicated.

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  [Current Events](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/current-events)   [Hardware](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/hardware)   [Internet](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/internet)

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##  [Your Data is Truly Everywhere… So Be Careful What You Throw Out](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/your-data-is-truly-everywhere-so-be-careful-what-you-throw-out)

  Monday, 23 March 2026

  [Darren Coleman](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Security](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/security)

 [ ![Your Data is Truly Everywhere… So Be Careful What You Throw Out](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2026/03-23-26/b2ap3_large_data_everywhere_541548311_400.png) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/your-data-is-truly-everywhere-so-be-careful-what-you-throw-out "Your Data is Truly Everywhere… So Be Careful What You Throw Out")

There’s a lot of hardware in the modern business setup, and most of it is computerized to some degree. As such, ridding your business of any of it has become a more involved process than it once was… all in the name of data security.

The simple fact is that more devices than ever have memory, which can easily cause serious problems if you are not careful.

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  [Data](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/data)   [Hardware](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/hardware)   [Best Practices](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/best-practices)

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##  [Boost Business Collaboration with the Right Communication Tools](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/boost-business-collaboration-with-the-right-communication-tools)

  Friday, 06 February 2026

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  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Technology](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/technology)

 [ ![Boost Business Collaboration with the Right Communication Tools](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2026/2-06-26/b2ap3_large_CollabComm_1875024525_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/boost-business-collaboration-with-the-right-communication-tools "Boost Business Collaboration with the Right Communication Tools")

In order for any modern business to be successful, it is crucial that everyone is on the same page…and in order for this to happen, a business needs to have the tools available to collaborate and communicate, internally and externally.

Let’s take a few minutes to go over what these tools look like nowadays to see if we can identify any gaps in your own resources that should be filled.

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  [Collaboration](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/collaboration)   [Communication](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/communication)   [Hardware](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/hardware)

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##  [How Network Switches, Routers, and Hubs Work](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/how-network-switches-routers-and-hubs-work)

  Friday, 24 October 2025

  [Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Technology](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/technology)

 [ ![How Network Switches, Routers, and Hubs Work](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/October_2025/10-24-25/b2ap3_large_Routers_631655647_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/how-network-switches-routers-and-hubs-work "How Network Switches, Routers, and Hubs Work")

Network hubs, network switches, network routers… What does it all even mean? All of these devices and terms can be confusing, and to some, they might even be interchangeable. However, the fact remains that they all serve different purposes, and some might not be the right solution for your business’ needs. Today, we want to break down the differences and when you might consider one over the other for your infrastructure.

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  [Gadgets](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/gadgets)   [Hardware](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/hardware)   [Network](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/network)

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##  [Four Decades Later, We’re Looking Back to 1986’s Business IT](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/four-decades-later-we-re-looking-back-to-1986-s-business-it)

  Monday, 02 February 2026

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  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Miscellaneous](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/miscellaneous)

 [ ![Four Decades Later, We’re Looking Back to 1986’s Business IT](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2026/2-02-26/b2ap3_large_4Decades_501008077_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/four-decades-later-we-re-looking-back-to-1986-s-business-it "Four Decades Later, We’re Looking Back to 1986’s Business IT")

It is fascinating to think that in 2026, our workdays will be defined by orchestrating AI agents, optimizing cloud-native environments, and deploying self-healing security protocols. But if we rewind exactly 40 years to 1986, business technology wasn’t just "retro," it was a different reality entirely.

In 1986, the cloud was something that ruined your Saturday tee time, not a place where you stored your database. Here is what the cutting edge looked like when high-tech involved a lot more physical heavy lifting.

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  [Productivity](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/productivity-1)   [Technology](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/technology)   [Hardware](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/hardware)

 [ Continue reading](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/four-decades-later-we-re-looking-back-to-1986-s-business-it)

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##  [How a Modern Firewall Supports Your Network Security](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/how-a-modern-firewall-supports-your-network-security)

  Friday, 08 August 2025

  [Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Best practices](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/best-practices)

 [ ![How a Modern Firewall Supports Your Network Security](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2025/08-08-25/b2ap3_large_ModernFirewall_1577443791_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/how-a-modern-firewall-supports-your-network-security "How a Modern Firewall Supports Your Network Security")

A lot goes into a successful network security strategy, and when there isn’t a clear head honcho at the top of the chain of command (from a network security standpoint, anyway), things can get a little murky. The security that comes from a modern firewall, however, is vital, and all businesses should strive to implement it. Here are the four key elements of a modern cybersecurity strategy and how a modern firewall contributes to the digital security of your business.

Tags:

  [Security](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/security)   [Hardware](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/hardware)   [Software](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/software)

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##  [Music is Being Lost to Failing Hard Drives, Reminding Us of a Few Best Practices](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/music-is-being-lost-to-failing-hard-drives-reminding-us-of-a-few-best-practices)

  Monday, 23 September 2024

  [Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Best practices](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/best-practices)

 [ ![Music is Being Lost to Failing Hard Drives, Reminding Us of a Few Best Practices](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/September_2024/09-23-24/b2ap3_large_MusicDied_216438554_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/music-is-being-lost-to-failing-hard-drives-reminding-us-of-a-few-best-practices "Music is Being Lost to Failing Hard Drives, Reminding Us of a Few Best Practices")

Nostalgia is a powerful force. It can drive us to look to the past for things we once loved, such as the music we listened to over the years. However, what if the music you loved was lost forever?

This could be the case for many, as older hard drives that archive this music have been discovered to have failed. Let’s examine the situation to see what lessons any small-to-medium-sized business can learn.

Tags:

  [Data](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/data)   [Backup](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/backup)   [Hardware](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/hardware)

 [ Continue reading](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/music-is-being-lost-to-failing-hard-drives-reminding-us-of-a-few-best-practices)

 [ ![Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/author.png) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

##  [Neglecting this Patch Could Allow a Computer to Explode](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/neglecting-this-patch-could-allow-a-computer-to-explode)

  Friday, 16 August 2024

  [Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Technology](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/technology)

 [ ![Neglecting this Patch Could Allow a Computer to Explode](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2024/08-16-24/b2ap3_large_ChipsBurning_877819002_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/neglecting-this-patch-could-allow-a-computer-to-explode "Neglecting this Patch Could Allow a Computer to Explode")

Your computer has a brain, of sorts, in its CPU… a tiny square that literally enables everything the device does, as it processes billions of instructions at a time. Of course, to support this on such a relatively tiny piece of hardware, most CPUs are packed with microscopic transistors—these transistors being small enough to fit hundreds on a single blood cell.

As you might imagine, this means things can go wrong pretty easily… and gone wrong, things have. Many newer computers are suffering from a bug that could cause permanent damage to the CPU… and if you don’t take steps fast, it could be too late.

Tags:

  [Hardware](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/hardware)   [Technology](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/technology)   [Computer](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/computer)

 [ Continue reading](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/neglecting-this-patch-could-allow-a-computer-to-explode)

 [ ![Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/author.png) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

##  [Benefits of Virtualization on Your IT Infrastructure](https://colemantechnologies.com/newsletter-content/benefits-of-virtualization-on-your-it-infrastructure)

  Tuesday, 23 April 2024

  [Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Newsletter](https://colemantechnologies.com/newsletter-content)

 [ ![Benefits of Virtualization on Your IT Infrastructure](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/May_2024_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_Virtualization_555151166_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/newsletter-content/benefits-of-virtualization-on-your-it-infrastructure "Benefits of Virtualization on Your IT Infrastructure")

Is your business frequently grappling with the challenges of implementing new solutions, whether software or hardware? Consider harnessing the power of virtualization in the cloud to address these issues head-on. With the right tools, virtualization can open up remarkable opportunities to enhance your business' operations while bolstering its security and flexibility.

Tags:

  [Hardware](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/hardware)   [Virtualization](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/virtualization)   [Software](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/software)

 [ Continue reading](https://colemantechnologies.com/newsletter-content/benefits-of-virtualization-on-your-it-infrastructure)

 [ ![Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/author.png) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

##  [Properly Cleaning a Laptop](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/properly-cleaning-a-laptop)

  Wednesday, 10 April 2024

  [Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Tip of the Week](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week)

 [ ![Properly Cleaning a Laptop](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2024/04-10-24/b2ap3_large_CleanLaptop_576729762_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/properly-cleaning-a-laptop "Properly Cleaning a Laptop")

It is important to keep modern computers clean, and laptops are no exception. However, a laptop's different form factor makes cleaning it much different from cleaning a traditional desktop computer.

Tags:

  [Hardware](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/hardware)   [User Tips](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/user-tips)   [Tip of the Week](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week)   [Mobile Device](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/mobile-device)

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##  [Why You Need to Keep Track of Your IT Infrastructure](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/why-you-need-to-keep-track-of-your-it-infrastructure)

  Monday, 25 March 2024

  [Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Best practices](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/best-practices)

 [ ![Why You Need to Keep Track of Your IT Infrastructure](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2024/03-25-24/b2ap3_large_WatchIT_132771338_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/why-you-need-to-keep-track-of-your-it-infrastructure "Why You Need to Keep Track of Your IT Infrastructure")

When taking stock of your business assets, technology is particularly critical to pay attention to. Let’s discuss why this is and what you must do to manage it properly.

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  [Hardware](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/hardware)   [Technology](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/technology)   [Workplace Tips](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/workplace-tips)

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##  [USB-C? Thunderbolt? What Ports Should My New Laptop Have?](https://colemantechnologies.com/newsletter-content/usb-c-thunderbolt-what-ports-should-my-new-laptop-have)

  Thursday, 23 November 2023

  [Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Newsletter](https://colemantechnologies.com/newsletter-content)

 [ ![USB-C? Thunderbolt? What Ports Should My New Laptop Have?](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2023_Newsletter/1.0/b2ap3_large_laptopUSBports_127608022_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/newsletter-content/usb-c-thunderbolt-what-ports-should-my-new-laptop-have "USB-C? Thunderbolt? What Ports Should My New Laptop Have?")

We’re at a weird point in the technology world (but honestly, when is it not at least a little convoluted?). Right now, modern technology has been slowly shifting between a few different technologies and consumers and businesses are stuck in the middle trying to figure out what to do and how to future-proof their hardware investments.

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  [Hardware](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/hardware)   [Technology](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/technology)   [Innovation](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/innovation)

 [ Continue reading](https://colemantechnologies.com/newsletter-content/usb-c-thunderbolt-what-ports-should-my-new-laptop-have)

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##  [Necessary Networking Tools You Need to Know](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/necessary-networking-tools-you-need-to-know)

  Wednesday, 08 November 2023

  [Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Technology](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/technology)

 [ ![Necessary Networking Tools You Need to Know](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2023/11-08-23/b2ap3_large_networkingHardware_603319578_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/necessary-networking-tools-you-need-to-know "Necessary Networking Tools You Need to Know")

Every organization, whether it’s a farm with a stable full of horses or an office with a stable filled with people, depends on its access to the Internet. Most people take for granted their ability to connect whether it be with their smartphone via Wi-Fi or their workstation, which is typically hardwired. There is a whole infrastructure behind the near ubiquitous Internet access you enjoy. Today, we will go through some of the essential hardware needed.

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  [Hardware](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/hardware)   [Networking](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/networking)   [Modem](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/modem)

 [ Continue reading](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/necessary-networking-tools-you-need-to-know)

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##  [How to Implement an Effective BYOD Policy](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/how-to-implement-an-effective-byod-policy)

  Friday, 21 July 2023

  [Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

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Let’s face it; running a business can be expensive, and taking any measures possible to mitigate those costs can have huge benefits for your bottom line. One way companies are minimizing costs is by implementing a Bring Your Own Device policy, or BYOD, to allow employees to use their own personal devices for work purposes. We’re here to help you do so without putting security at risk.

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##  [ALERT: Dangerous Zero-Day Threats Found in Recent Samsung Chipsets](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/alert-dangerous-zero-day-threats-found-in-recent-samsung-chipsets)

  Monday, 27 March 2023

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Google’s Project Zero team has discovered 18 zero-day vulnerabilities impacting the Samsung Exynos modems—four of which enable remote code execution. Let’s talk about what this issue does, and what needs to be done to minimize risk.

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##  [Are Magnets Really Bad for a Computer?](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/are-magnets-really-bad-for-a-computer)

  Wednesday, 21 December 2022

  [Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

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Magnets are often portrayed as the bane of technology’s existence, especially in media where data must be scrubbed from devices through the use of a magnet. How true is this representation of the relationship between magnets and technology? We’ll examine this in today’s blog article.

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  [Hardware](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/hardware)   [Technology](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/technology)   [Computer](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/computer)

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##  [The Rubber Ducky Hacking Tool is Back](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/the-rubber-ducky-hacking-tool-is-back)

  Friday, 09 December 2022

  [Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Security](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/security)

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For millions of people, the rubber ducky is a benign reminder of childhood. Depending on when you were a child, the rendition of Sesame Street’s Ernie singing “Rubber Duckie, you’re the one,” is ingrained in your mind every time you hear the term. Unfortunately, the Rubber Ducky we are going to tell you about today has only fond recollection for people who are looking to breach networks they aren’t authorized to access or deliver malware payloads that are designed to cause havoc.

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  [Security](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/security)   [Hardware](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/hardware)   [Hackers](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/hackers)

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##  [Don’t Know Where to Start? Three Places to Spend Your IT Dollars](https://colemantechnologies.com/newsletter-content/don-t-know-where-to-start-three-places-to-spend-your-it-dollars)

  Tuesday, 29 November 2022

  [Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Newsletter](https://colemantechnologies.com/newsletter-content)

 [ ![Don’t Know Where to Start? Three Places to Spend Your IT Dollars](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2022_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_LEAD_whereToInvest_427977344_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/newsletter-content/don-t-know-where-to-start-three-places-to-spend-your-it-dollars "Don’t Know Where to Start? Three Places to Spend Your IT Dollars")

For years, IT has been at the forefront of business administration, productivity, communications, and many other parts of an organization's efficient operations. For the growing business it can be rather difficult to know where to invest your capital so that you can get the best ROI or the most value out of your IT investments. Let’s take a look at how the growing business can use their earmarked capital to improve their business.

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  [Hardware](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/hardware)   [Software](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/software)   [Business Computing](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/business-computing)

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